Holon still plans to build autonomous vehicles in Jacksonville
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Holon, the Germany-based manufacturer that says it plans to make a $100 million investment in Jacksonville, still intends to break ground onits manufacturing facility in 2026, show records provided to the Jacksonville Daily Record. Those records also show...
This 8-Mile Bike Ride Near Jax Is Packed With Water Views and Wild Little...
Looking for a bike ride that feels like an adventure without leaving the Jacksonville area? The Timucuan Trail near Heckscher Drive delivers exactly that—eight miles of paved path winding through coastal scenery, hidden beaches, and unexpected wildlife encounters. Whether you’re cruising solo or bringing the whole fami
Jacksonville Sizzles Into Holiday Weekend As Rip Currents Stir
Jacksonville is waking up to a mostly clear, sticky Thursday morning, with temperatures lounging in the upper 70s and the kind of humidity that hits you the second you open the door. Expect plenty of sun and a steady northeast breeze through the day, with a high near 90F and gusts up to about 18 mph. Rain chances stay
‘This can’t keep happening’: DCPS and lawmakers respond to new cases of failure to...
After two high-profile instances of administrators allegedly failing to report misconduct within Duval County Public Schools came to light this week, Action News Jax is digging into what’s been done to ensure suspected abuse isn’t swept under the rug moving forward.
Nassau County woman arrested on DUI after Chick‑fil‑A employee reports slurred speech; 2 children...
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A woman was arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence after deputies responding to a Chick-fil-A employee’s 911 call found two young children in her car, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Robert Grant, public information officer for the...
‘It’s heartbreaking’: NAACP questions Stand Your Ground denial as 2 Baker County mothers say...
MACCLENNY, Fla. – The Jacksonville NAACP is raising concerns about a Baker County murder case, but the story starts with a shooting last summer in Macclenny. On June 26, 2025, a burst of gunfire near Quail Lane left 19-year-old Devin Powers Jr. dead and another teen injured, according to court records. Investigators la
Jacksonville pedestrian dies after being struck twice on I-295 entrance ramp
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Tuesday night on the Interstate 295 entrance ramp from Merrill Road in Jacksonville. Troopers said a 70-year-old man was crossing in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a Toyota Camry. After the pedestrian came to rest on the grass
‘Slumlord’-linked property without electricity amid heat; JEA says repairs are needed
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man says he’s been without power for several days in the heat after an issue with the electricity at his duplex. The property is linked to landlord Jarek Tadla, who has had issues with multiple properties across Jacksonville. News4Jax went to the duplex...
A Local Florida Bagel Chain Has Closed One of Its Newest Locations
Bagels R Us has permanently closed its Beachwalk location after just one year in business. The locally owned bagel chain announced the closure in a social media post. The company announced the closure on June 30, 2026. Beachwalk Loses Local Favorite Bagels R Us. Jacksonville-based homegrown bagel chain Bagels R...
Dutch Bros Coffee in review for $1.3 million project in Harbour Village shopping center
Dutch Bros Coffee is in permitting review to build a drive-thru and walk-up kiosk at an estimated project cost of $1.3 million in Harbour Village shopping center near Queen’s Harbour Yacht & Country Club. No contractor is identified for the 986-square-foot building on 0.61 acres at 13465 Atlantic Blvd.,...
